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The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30

Dr Russell T., son of Hon W. D. Bishop, IS to wed Miss Minnie Lockwood, sister of Mrs Daniel Davenport. quarterly diyi- dend of l per cent. on the capital stock of the Consolidated Rolling Stock Go. is pay able January ?
 Vincent circle, c. L. s. C.. which meets Tn the chapel of the Presbyterian church, has adjourned to Monday, January g. Regular weekly meetings will then be re stunned.
 The Bridgeport Dramatic club play in Hawes' opera house about the middle of January. The club is composed of good local talent and deserves good house.
 Born, Monday, son to Oscar Mohr.
 Married, Tuesday James A. Farrell and Miss Nellie Skelly.
 Friday night of last week was a gala time for the city. The merchants deco rated Main street in very attaactive manner with lanterns, which, with the arches, drew a monstrous crowd to this business center of Fairfield county. Each train came loaded with visitors and any one looking up or down on Main street would imagine it was a city of about 100,- 900 inhabitants. Somehow Bridgeport always manages to stand at the head, if there is anything new or novel to be had.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
SHELTON.

SHELTON.
 Principal Dimon and wife will spend the vaca- ton in Brooklyn; Miss Ella Church will visit her parents in MechanicsvIlle, N Y. and Miss Rug gles return to her home in Brookheld.
 John c. Buckingham Is enlarglng his ice house Superintendent A K. smith of the Steamboat Co reports their freight business large to keep the three boats busy all the time
 Town Clerk David A. Nichols of Monroe was in town. last week Thursday. serving notices on parties interested in the proposed branch of the H0usatonc railroad, to appear before the railroad commissioner who win be In session in Faher- tvs block, shelton, January 1.
 lt has recently been announced that William E. Hall of shelton and Miss Katie Ryan of Birmng- ham were married, September sO
 The employees of the Derby printing company recently evinced their esteem foI Walter Whit aker by presenting him with fine cane.
 A. L. Hubbard and his father have purchased a lot at Lands End and expect to build a house in the spring
 Mir and Mrs Edward House of Troy have locat- ed on South 9th street.
 Miss Grace Warming is home from her studies for Christmas vacation. Her many friends will not be surprised to find that she takes foremost rank in her class.
 Ernest Nettlcton has taken position in South ampton, LI
 Among the young men who have come and gone among us, few have made more friends than Mir Allen of Lltchheld, who, while in shelton, was president of the Society of Christian Endeav- or in the Nj. E. church. Many will regret that he has severed his connection with C. P. Nettle- ton aud returned to Litchheld. His position in the Y. P, S. c. E. will be filled by Wellington Wilkinson, vice president.
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From the item in last weeks BEE, il ap- pears that. at the annual meeting of the Union agricultural society. it was decided not to pay the premiums won at the last fair. While the right to take such action Is not denied, the society. having always given notice that pro rata reduction would be resorted to, if necessary, some claim that It would be unjust to the ex- hibitors, the speed and draught purses having already been paid. It was with this view of the case that MT Burr with drew from the society. a matter of gener- al regret to his associates. Now the truth is that no speed premiums were paid. It became evident before the close of the fair that the receipts would be much less than usual and, as the speed classes were not filled, the directors decided that they would not be able to pay the purses offer ed. But, as the trotting was an advertis- ed feature of the fair, it was not thought best to omit it. An arrangement was made with the drivers by which they were to trot the regular heats, receive a certain sum of money (50 per cent. CT less of the original purse) and no entrance fee was to be charged. The race took place and the money was paid in accordance with these conditions. It was no more a premium than the money paid to the band fer their services As to the dIaught classes, the 10 per cent. entrance fee was paid in advance | and the directors felt bound to pay the premiums. Many of the exhibitors have | expressed willingness to give in :heir
 premiums and, no doubt, all would cheer, fully do so. In most cases. the loss to the
 individual would be small. while to pay
 these in full would increase the indebted
 ness of the society at least s400. Al
 things considered. probably the wises
 course has been adopted.
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About January i, our kind friend and

About January |, our kind friend and neighbor. L. B. Sterling. leaves us (out in the cold) and takes up his abode in Bridge port for he Winter.
 The annual meeting of the Congrega- tional society of Monroe will be held at the church on Saturday, December 31, at 1 p m, to provide for the support of the pulpit for the ensuing year, to hear the officers reports, to appoint the necessary officers for the ensuing year, to rent the seats and to take such action as may be thought proper in the matter of repairing the horse sheds, also to transact any busi- ness proper to come before said meeting. -[ w. w. Lewis, J. c. Johnson, society s committee.
 Solon B. Wales entertained his family with fine Christmas tree, properly dec- orated, as usual.
 Our local carpenters, Philo Burr and Frederick W. Hawley, have been crowded with VI ork through the Summer and Fall. They are both excellent workmen and any one in want of carpenter work will do we'll to give them an early call.
 Hobart E. Beardsley and sisters took Christmas dinner on Monday with L. B. Beers and family of Stratford.
 George Bennett and wife spent Christ mas in Shelton.
 Fred Sears has been in New York; F. B. Wheeler is home. Ms Samuel Beardsley has had another shock and is very low.
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WHITE HILLS.

Will Wheeler spent Saturday and Sum- day with friends in Bridgeport.
 Service in the church, as usual, 10 m. Sunday. Rev Mir Lawson and Elmer Joyce of Long Hill were guests at Highland Lawn, Tuesday.
 Misses Susie Hubbell and Ida Daines were fortunate, to receive the prize, Sun day. given for regular attendance at Sun- day school.
 A pleasant time was had at the social, the other evening, at Mrs Wixom's s; finan- cially surprise.
 Mir and Mrs Amos Wheeler entertained the Con gregational minister, over Sunday.
 The school taught by Miss Ida Williams has two weeks vacation and Miss Jennie MaIlett, teacher in this district, one week
 Thieves entered the corncrib of Bennett Nichols, last Friday night and helped themselves to meat stored there. MT Mich os has his opinion as to whom the thief is,
 Mrs Garfield of South Britain is with he daughter, Mrs John Tomlinson, for a short stay.
 A grand sermon was the verdict. Sun day. The organist, Mr Joyce, did himself credit, also. Mrs George Drew spends a few days with friends in Shelton.
 Miss Julia Daines is on a visit at New 1 Preston. Dr Surridge suffers with severe cold.
 Mrs Charles Nichols and family spent l Monday at Bennett Nicholss.
 The reading, Tuesday evening, by Rev Mr Lawson, was exceedingly fine and long to be remembered. MT Joyce did himself credit with his selections on the organ. Not so large an audience. owing to Christ mas festivities, but an appreciative one.
 William Bryant's wife is very low; not expect, l ed to recover. ! Miss Alice French is home from her school dur i ing the holidays.
 Charles Brooks and wife are with friends over 1 Christmas Grandson Hubbe has laid new walks makes it very nice and convenient; he has also added fine Jersey COW to his herd
 Mortimer Hubbell and sons are hauling logs tt the mill, snow or no snow and they can do it.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-30
TRUMBULL.

James L Barbse.Anow employed by l, Postmaster A. A. Mafi6f Long fIill,spends Sunday at home
 Nichols Brothers butchered two Spring pigs weig hing 375 and 397 pounds.
 The White Plains school is closed for weeks vacation
 The Congregational Sunday school has decided to hold their festival about Easter time.
 David Merwin is visiting at the parson- age.
 o. B Burton is painting the interior of Mrs Harvey Hubbell's house at Long Hill.
 Cold weather doesn't keep people away from 5. J. Parks's grocery. Bargains in all kinds of goods are always on hand and new ones are added. Tea, coffee and spi- ces fresh and cheap; candy only 29c pound.
 The praise service given by the Congre- gational choir, Sunday afternoon, is wor- thy of high commendatlon. It was fine and difficult class of music, consisting of solos, duetts, anthems and carols. All the singers did themselves much credit and showed excellent training under the lead ership of the organist In connection with this service, the pastor, Rev Mir Merwin, presented very interesting address on the principal topics of the day, taking as his text, "The Prince of Peace"
 The Farmers club met with c. N. Brins- made, last week Wednesday evening. Vice President H. s. Brinsmade took the chair in the absence of the president. The subject, Rotation of crops" was discuss ed and, though seemingly rather dry topic, proved very interesting. The next meeting will be held at b. s. CIarke's on the first Wednesday of January. when the same subject will be further debated.
 The scholars of Daniels Farm school devoted the afternoon session, last Fri day, to singing, speaking, etc. in place of the usual exercises. The school room ha been prettily trimmed with evergreens under the supervision of the teacher, Miss Nichols and, with such a reminder of the approaching holidays. the youthful ora tors acquitted themselves nobly. Several of the friends and parents were present Many from this vicinity have visited Bridgeport during the carnival and all declare the display well worth going 8 long distance to see.
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Among Christmas guests Mrs Otstott and daughter Eva of Bridgeport at Wells Alls's; Miss Nellie Peck of Bridgeport at Charles Judson's; William Laidlaw and family of Bridgeport at Charles Quick's; H. M Bolles and wife of New Preston and A. H. Bolles of Hartford at F. N. Potter's and Miss Ella Flanders of Shelton with her grandmother, Mrs Bartlett.
 E. j. Buckingham and Charles Judson have each purchased handsome new carz, riage from factory h New Haven.
 Mrs Phebe Castle of Roxhury is with her daughter. Mrs FIN. Potter, for prolong- ed stay.
 Mrs Sarah Betts and Minnie Paige visit ed in Bridgeport, last week and E. K Nor gan and wife took trip to New York.
 Miss Lottie Hubbell of Bridgeport has visited friends here and Mrs Arthur Lab- ore and baby are with the family of Sid ney Labolie.
 The Congregational Sunday school elected the following officers Sunday: George D. Nichols. superintendent; o. G.. Beard, assistant; Frank H. Wells, secreta- ry and treasurer; Miss Jessie B. Judson, assistant.
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PLATTSvILLE.

Married, at the residence of the bride, 22d, at 4 o'clock p m, Miss Susie Camilla Acker and Mir Elmer Ellsworth Rice of West Stratford. who has been for a num- ber of years contractor in the hat shop of Glover Sanford & Sons. The bride was plainly and elegantly dressed in a travell- ing costume of gobelin blue broadcloth with plush trimmings. The house was decorated with evergreens by her lady friends and the bridal party stood during the ceremony under the Christmas star After congratulations and refreshments, they enjoyed an hour with their young friends assembled and then departed for a short trip to Pennsylvania, a,accompanied by friends as far as New York. followed by the best wishes of all
 Eihu Hawkins. the old soldier. is very low at his home in Hoyden's Hill.
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EASToN.

James Wheeler is still very sick; Dr Dunham attends him.
 We wish the BEE a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Long may the BEE buzz. May it's numbers increase to many more hundred.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Seeley of Tashua entertained at Christmas Mark l.. Key holds of Bridgeport. Mir and Mrs Frank Wheeler of Long Hill MT and Mrs Charles Burr, Mrs Sarah Wheeler and John Wheel CT of Easton.
 Anyone wishing turkeys will do well 10 call on Wakeman Bradley and examine his flock.
 Katie, only child of Mrs Charles Tyr rell. died at her home. last week Taesday with consumption. Just in the bloom of youth. she has faded away. After weary months of suffering. her spirit has return ed to Him that gave it. The bereaved mother and other friends have the sym pathy of all iu their hour of sorrow,
 Miss Frankie Wilson spent Christmas al Bridgeport.
 Several from town attended the Christ mas festivities at the Stepney Baptis church,
 Little Minnie ogden had a nice Christi mas tree; and may God spare her life to zee many merry Christmas. Mir and Mrs J. Sherwood spent the evening with Mir and Mrs k. Andrews Mrs Ida and her lit- tie Minnie will spend New Years with her sister, Mrs John Sherwood; also will visit other friends in Stepney and Monroe B. R. Ogden's eyesight is failing; he will be 97 in February.
 Service in the Deerfield school house by Rev w. H. Bulkley, next Sunday at 6 P m
 The Xmas service at Christ church al 10 30 was full of the spirit of the Christ child, little children taking their part in the service of worship for the child Jesu: born in Bethlehem. Capt Ward led the singing, as for many years past, while two of his grandchildren furnished music.
 Service, next Sunday. at Christ church morning at 10 30. evening at O clock.
 Edward Hawkins and family spent Xmas in Southport
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WESTON.

Some two weeks ago, little Perlie, 6-years-oi' son of Munson sturges cut three of his fingers II the hay cutter and Is now suffering from lock jaw.
 Mrs Adams Is very low from what seems to be general failing of all the vital forces through old age.
 Mrs Elizabeth Coley, widow of Burr Coiey seems to be failing fast, literally starving to death, because unable to swallow food.
 The Prohibition club, at It's last meeting, ad- journed 10 the evening of January 9, at the resi- dence of Philander Fairchd
 A. c. Bradley s covering and repairing his car riage house
 kitchen for general work.
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sponded with the makers of the celebrated Roosevelt organs and an agent, Mr Heins, had called, but nothing decisive had been done. A committee of five, John H. Beach chairman, Rev Charles w Boylston. EIli- ott M- Beardsley, Lewis l.. Stuart, Wilmot .. Wheeler, was appointed to take steps. Estimates are to be procured from various builders and laid before parish meeting, at which the committee will probably be confirmed and instructed to "Buy good organ for Grace church."
 Miss Dora c. Beach has. been guest of Miss Candee of Bridgeport
 Work on Parlor Rocks toboggan slide goes brlskly on and rapid progress is made. The workmen go home on the ex press, due in Bridgeport at 25 D ID, which stops at Parlor Rock station for them.
 Radcliffe & Dawson have plenty of work at their factory.
 The family of Miles Beardsley had a very pleasant Christmas entertainment at the home of his daughter, Mrs M. o. Wheeler. Monday.
 Although Wednesdays storm cleared before o'clock, it kept many from at tending the Christmas festival at Grace church. The exercises were short, carols by the choir, assisted by MT Smith and his flute, alternating with reading the Psalms, lesson, creed. rectors address to the children, etc. Then the tree was light ed and the rector, assisted by W. c. and $. B. Wheeler distributed the gifts, an orange and box of candy accompanying each. Picture books for the younger child. ren and more solid reading for older ones yformed. as usual, pleasing and acceptable gifts. Then the popcorn festoons were 1 distributed
 The family of Hon l.. G. Beers kept Christmas at T. w. Beach's at Bridgeport The toboggan slide at Parlor Rock i, expected to be ready for use by the 9th ot next month.
 1 E. Middlebrook is busy drawing spile. to Bridgeport for H. R. Wheeler,
 Miss Alice Beardsley spends the holi days at Southport,
 Patrick Henaghan is doing blacksmith work for John Porter of Stepney.
 Mrs Peter Kuhne spent Christmas il Milford with her sister.
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TASHUA.

Mrs Stephen Nichols spent week in Bridgeport.
 Miss Katie Tyrrell was buried in the church yard on Friday.
 Daniel, infant son of George Klein, was baptized, Sunday, by Rev Ar Bulkley. The Xmas services of Christ chnrcts were of the usual joyous description. On Christmas Eve, the freshly decorated church looked bright and beautiful and reflects credit on those who took part in tying greens. At the service on Xmas Day at 1 o'clock, a handsome polished al- tar desk of brass was placed upon the al- tar. It bore the inscription, "To the Glory of God and in loving memory of two sis- ters, Laura E. Eyre and Ida J Eighme, A. D. 1SS7' It is from the establishment of J. & R Lamb, church furnishers of New York and accords we'll with the heavy brass altar cross placed in the church some time ago as memorial of William Nichols.
 The infant daughter of William H. Geer was baptized on Xmas eve by Rev William H. Bulkley.
 Mrs Mary A. Everett has closed her house and will spend the Winter with her sister. Mrs Henry Adams of Bedding.
 Tom Flood is home for few days and will swing the girl he left behind before he returns.
 Mrs Charles Gilbert visits her sister in Danbury-
 Julius Chamberlain of savin Rock spent
  Nichols, on his way to Susquehanna Penn.
 The young people of Tashua will pre- pare another entertainment to be givei after the holidays
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HUNTINGTON.

St Paul's church is neatly decorated with wreaths and festoons.
 The children's service, Christmas eve, was interesting, opening with a grand an- them and interspersed with merry carols The distribution of the fruit of the tree, as usual. received the undivided attention of the children. The middle grade and old er scholars, in addition to the proyerbial l orange, popcorn and cornucopia, each re- ceived a good sized volume, such as s'Scot- tish Chiefs" Tom Brown" Bryant's po- ems. MT Bristol also. received two suit able presents. Miss Verona M HubbelI as slight token of appreciation of her faithful services as organist, was given two large elegantly bound volumes, one of which is Dante's Inferno illustrated by Gustave Dore Last. but by no means least, is the gift by an unknown friend to the chancel of three beautiful Smyrna rugs.
 Christmas Day services in St. Paul's were well attended; the music was pleas- ant and the sermons exceedingly well chosen
 Misses Aunie and Addie Stiles visited Mrs Lewis Shelton, last week. John Hauley has his house completed z l.. Shelton is far from being strong
 
 chores.
 David N. Lane is slowly gaining strength.
 Monday evening, a number of the l friends of Miss Lillian Brownson met for a very enjoyable time A slight mistake was made in the Stand aid last week, relative to the date and l place of the next meeting of the Lit | nd 1cln h.. week, at Frederick Woosters. 1 It is understood that the net proceeds of the magic lantern show in temperance hall could all be stored in an ordinary sized safe; but then your correspondent may be misinformed.
 Judging from the condition in which several packages were received by friends by mail, we would advise persons to send l by express, as they are likely to be seri- ously damaged In transit. The school children are pleased with the introduction of physiology and learn that branch quite readily. On account of the interest taken and the great respect the Sons of Temperance have for Rev Mir Lawson, their regular Tuesday I evening meeting was deferred until Wed. nesday, to give the members an opportu. nity to attend his elocutionary entertain ment at the Baptist church on White Hills. Those who attended speak of the enter tainment in the highest praise. Rev MI I Lawson will give similar entertainment, with more extended program,at the hall l in the Center some time next month, in be- half of the temperance division. Due mo- tice will be given of date. At the annual meeting of the Congre- gational society. Tuesday afternoon, Dea O. G. Beard, Dea Lewis J Shelton and Wells Allis were elected committee. F. N. Potter clerk, D. A. Nichols treasurer The deacons were appointed supply commit tee and now we certainly ought to have a good minister forthwith, for, if the dea- cons cant find one, who can?
 The Y. P. s. c. E. have changed theil night of meeting back to Friday. Rev MT Haven will preach and admins. ter the sacrament At the Congregations church: next Sunday; that will close his labors here.
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MONROE

Town Clerk D. A. Nichols has served mo- tices far and near on those interested in land along the line of the Derby extension to appear before the railroad commission. CTS at Shelton. January 4, to show ca why their land should not be approprat- I'd under the railroad acts of the State
 Miss Minnie Edwards spent Sunday with Miss Annie Godfrey of Sport Hill,
 George Robertson recently entertained his sister, Mrs Jane Waters of South Cov- entry.
 Mrs Joseph Wilson has visited in Bridgeport.
 Miss Eva Noe spent Sunday with her mother at Monroe Center.
 Mrs John Joyce has visited her daugh- ter. Mrs Jerome Nichols of Huntingtown.
 St Peters ladies aid society meets, this week, with Mrs G. W. Clark.
 The families of c. McE. Beardsley and J. D. Beach spent Christmas day with Le- vi c. Gilbert of Newtown. There was a tree for the children and, it is needless to say,it was fully enjoyed by young and old
 Harris Clark and his friend. Mr Robin son, are home from their school at CrotoD; will return after New Years.
 Miss J. A. Clark spent Christmas with G w. Clark and participated in the Christ. mas tree festivities at the residence of Nil Clark, Monday evening. The tree was as fruitful as 1t was beautiful and the gifts were duly appreciated by all The tree was the united work of Mrs Clark and Mrs Goldsborough.
 Gordon Benkard ate his Christmas tur. key with his aunt, Mrs Goldsborough; ht returned to New York, Tuesday. Georgiana A Lewis died Saturday, 24th at the hospital in Middletown Her re. mains-were brought to Monroe for inter. ment. Rev MT Hazeltine conducted the funeral services, Tuesday afternoon, in the Congregational church. Mrs Henrietta Burr has been constant in her care of heI sister Georgie during her illness and was with her at the last.
 Bert. Joyce returned, last week, from a visit to Greenfield, Mass.
 Miss Nellie Adams spent Christmas with her aunt At the Mansion House, Der. by.
 MT and Mrs Frank Olmst4ad and son Harold spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Agur Beach of Chestnut Hill.
 Sunday evening. January Lat o'clock the I. P. s O. k. will hold meeting in the Congregational church and they in- vite all who wish to meet with them They hope that many of their friends vii accept this invitation. The subject of the meeting is." What is your Watchword fol the New Year?'
 The family of c. S Booth spent Christ mas with his wife's parents in Danbury.